Seth by Eve Langlais
Series: Cyborgs: More Than Machines #5
Published by Indie
Published on: February 28, 2014
Genres: Science Fiction
Pages: 327
Format: eBook
Source: Library
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seduce the only woman he ever loved, without getting killed.
Cybernetic spy models are different from other humans turned machine. For one thing, they never completely lost touch with their humanity, or their memories. But retaining their identity doesn’t mean the military didn’t mess with their lives. Seth lost the woman he loved because of their web of lies. When the chance arises to make things right, he relies on his superior intellect—and irresistible charm—to prove his innocence, and make Anastasia his again.
Anastasia might possess upgraded parts and programming, but the scientists never could cure her of her biggest weakness, jealousy. The volatile emotion made her walk away from love once. Can she overcome it and recognize the truth? Or will she continue to let the military manipulate her emotional strings?
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It was so great to be back in the world of the cyborgs. I’ve been away from them for a little while. Not 100% sure why. I know part of it was new releases that I had for review. Anyway, I was glad to back in this world. And with a character that I’ve loved since I first met him. Seth isn’t anything like his other cyborg brothers. While he is a cyborg, he was a spy unit, which means that he was left with his personality in tack so that he could blend in with other humans. His personality drives many of his less personable cyborg brothers crazy.
This story is told in the present, but also in the past. We learn a lot about how Seth became a cyborg. We also get to meet his wife. Yes, Seth was married and his estranged wife returns because she needs his help. She is also a cyborg and a spy unit. They were in the same program and were “enhanced” at the same time. They separated after some very large misunderstandings. She walked in on him, naked, with another woman, I would’ve left him too. Problem was, he doesn’t know how he ended up there. He was set up.
This was another really fun story. Second chance romances aren’t high on my list of tropes. But, I do enjoy them when they are done well, like this one. It just isn’t something I look for, but I don’t mind them when I stumble upon them. I loved the humor in this book. The innuendo is hilarious as usual. We also got to learn more about the cyborgs and their origins.
“Hey, watch what you call my man parts. You’ll hurt Arthur’s feelings.”
“Arthur? What the hell kind of name is that for a penis?”
“It’s a mighty name. A name fit for a king.”
“So I should be excited I’m about to be an assassin for my country?”
“Yes. What else can we do but turn it into an adventure? We will be the Mr. and Mrs. Smith of the military. We will go on this mission. Play the part of rich snobs. Eat fine food. Wear ridiculously expensive name-brand clothing and save thousands of people from the follies of two power-hungry asshats.”
“When you put it like that, it sounds almost fun.”
“You were shot in the ass?”
“Yeah.”
“I’m almost afraid to ask. Why?”
“In a nutshell? Angry daddy. Not-so-innocent daughter. And me, running bare-assed through a corn field.”
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I’m Melanie and I live in Ohio. I have two horses and a dog. I’m an animal lover, avid book reader and audiobook listener. I like to live vicariously through fictional characters. I enjoy reading and listening to mostly fictional books in the paranormal genre, including Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance and Horror. My favorite paranormal creatures are shifters, doesn’t matter the flavor.
ROFL!! It’s a mighty name, a name fit for a king… That alone made me want to read Seth right now, Melanie! I love Langlais’ humor. And I really, really hope we’ll be able to hang out with her at the bar at RT… I’m pretty sure we’d have some amazing laughs 🙂
Great review!
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I’m sure we can get her to spend some time with us in the bar. She doesn’t seem like the type where we would have to twist her arm. LOL
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You’d better hunt me down at RT! lol. I am in a ton of shit, but we’ll have to find a way to squeeze some time.
Still not tried this series yet but I love Langlais’ books! 🙂
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Eve is definitely a favorite author. I know that she will always make me laugh.
Melanie recently posted…Audiobook Series Review: Unbound by Rachel Vincent (@mlsimmons, @rachelkvincent)
Cyborgs…eh, those would be scary to love
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These cyborgs are pretty funny. LOL
Melanie recently posted…Audiobook Series Review: Unbound by Rachel Vincent (@mlsimmons, @rachelkvincent)
I love that Eve writes about werewolves, vampires, shifters, and cyborgs. 😀
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She does. She also writes about different shifter species that you don’t normally see. Ostrich, snakes, gators, etc.
Melanie recently posted…Audiobook Series Review: Unbound by Rachel Vincent (@mlsimmons, @rachelkvincent)
It is always nice to be able to go back to a world and setting that you love. So glad this was that read for you and it was every bit as good as you were hoping.
kindlemom1 recently posted…Review: Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kemmerer
I love Eve Langlais. She writes such fun stories.
Melanie recently posted…Audiobook Series Review: Unbound by Rachel Vincent (@mlsimmons, @rachelkvincent)
That sounds funny. I love her books but I haven’t read the cyborgs yet.
Mary Kirkland recently posted…Review: Blood Red Kiss by Kresley Cole, Larissa Ione, Gena Showalter
I do love the cyborgs. I still have a few series that I haven’t tried yet. She writes so many series and so quickly too.
Melanie recently posted…Audiobook Series Review: Unbound by Rachel Vincent (@mlsimmons, @rachelkvincent)
I’ve still only read one by her, but have a couple? in my tbr. This one sounds really funny; I liked the excerpts you included. Can these stand alone?
Yeah, they could stand alone. I do love all the books I’ve read so far.
Melanie recently posted…Audiobook Series Review: Unbound by Rachel Vincent (@mlsimmons, @rachelkvincent)
Oh Seth! He was a corker and I loved getting his story. He was such a tease to the others when they were finding their gals that I was thrilled to see who his lady love was to be.
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Reading the earlier books, I never would’ve guess that he was pining for a past love. I’m glad that he was able to get back with her.
Melanie recently posted…Audiobook Series Review: Unbound by Rachel Vincent (@mlsimmons, @rachelkvincent)
You have me wanting to meet Seth! I have never read a cyborg romance. Hmm…I should try one 🙂
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This series is so much fun. I know that some of the early books in the series are out on audio. I think they are working their way through the series. I haven’t tried them. I started as ebooks and don’t want to wait for them to catch up to me.
Melanie recently posted…Audiobook Series Review: Unbound by Rachel Vincent (@mlsimmons, @rachelkvincent)
I only read the first book in this series but I seriously need to catch up on it. I really enjoy this author’s work. I don’t know if I’ve read a book of hers that I haven’t enjoyed.
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I know that if nothing else, Eve will make me laugh with anything she writes. Some I like more than others, but they all make me laugh.
Melanie recently posted…Audiobook Series Review: Unbound by Rachel Vincent (@mlsimmons, @rachelkvincent)
That’s what I need: a sexy cyborg. Named Seth. 😀
Christy LoveOfBooks recently posted…The Awakening by Amanda Stevens
He was so much fun, but then I’ve had fun with all of these cyborgs. 😀
Melanie recently posted…Audiobook Series Review: Unbound by Rachel Vincent (@mlsimmons, @rachelkvincent)
I can’t keep up lol. Just like I’m bingeing Nalini Singh’s stories I’ll have to binge Eve’s stories as well otherwise I will never surface from this particular TBR lol
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Eve writes so fast, I can’t keep up. I love all of her stuff. I love that you’re loving Nalini Singh. I love her stuff too.
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Dang! I’ve gotta make time for this series, Melanie. I have the first one thanks to you and it sounds like this is classic Langlais. Plus I love the cyborg angle. Seth sounds like a lot of fun and I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m a sucker for second chance romances so I think this one will be a hit for me. 🙂 You know, when I finally get there… LOL
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I know exactly how you mean. So many great books and it hard to find time to fit them all in. Eve has so many great series and writes so fast it is hard to keep up with her. I know that Lexxie and I have already been talking about trying to corner her for a drink in Atlanta. You will have to join us.
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Just follow the f-bombs and giggles to find me…